New York State
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With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed
Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.
New York City
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Understanding mayoral control
State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
COVID-19 cases rise while the former lieutenant governor sets up his defense
Rounding up the week’s political news.
News & Politics
Politics
New York City to provide $2 million to assist Ukrainians fleeing war with Russia
The announcement comes after President Joe Biden said the U.S. will set up a “streamlined” process creating a special status for Ukrainans seeking to reside legally in the U.S.
Politics
Politics
Independent runs for governor or LG? Not so fast
With upheavals and rumors complicating this year’s election cycle, state law makes it difficult to play electoral musical chairs.
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Politics
NYC receives first opioid settlement distribution from Big Pharma
The city will receive $256 million total from the $1.5 billion in settlements that state Attorney General Tish James’s office reached with drug manufacturers.
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Politics
Syracuse police had other options for dealing with 8-year-old accused of stealing. They didn’t use them.
Options included talking to the child, calling his parents and giving consideration to his size, age and the fact he was crying, according to legal experts.
Heard Around Town
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Jessica Tisch led City Cleanup Corps before sanitation appointment
The department’s new commissioner went to work for the city program after she stepped down as chief information officer in January.
Heard Around Town
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Velázquez, Reynoso endorse reformist district leaders in yet another strike at the Brooklyn Democratic Party
The member of Congress and Brooklyn borough president called on party boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn to resign last year.
News & Politics
Politics
A mass shooting and the lieutenant governor steps down
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
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Suozzi calls Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law 'reasonable'
Asked on a conservative radio talk show about the controversial law, Rep. Tom Suozzi leaned into right-wing talking points about not wanting teachers discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.
Heard Around Town
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Ramos DeBarros raises more than past progressive winners – but lags behind Rose
A look at the fundraising in Staten Island’s 11th Congressional District primary.
Politics
Politics
Why Queens Assembly Member Brian Barnwell isn’t seeking reelection
He’s tired of politics and mad that bail reform didn’t go farther – and now his allies have picked former COS Steven Raga for the ballot
Homelessness
Politics
Jumaane Williams proposes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
The New York City public advocate wants to codify protections for unhoused people.
Politics
New ‘highly contagious’ omicron BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 subvariants detected in NY
Health officials announced the discoveries Wednesday, attributing them to rising case levels across the state.
New York State
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Who will Hochul appoint as lieutenant governor?
Inside the governor’s search for her new No. 2 – who probably can’t serve for long.
New York State
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Benjamin’s resignation makes LG race the one to watch
Diana Reyna and Ana Maria Archila are both seeing their chances improve dramatically.
New York City
Politics
Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting taken into custody
Police arrested Frank James in the East Village Wednesday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he opened fire on a subway car, injuring at least 23 people.
New York State
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Hochul addresses Benjamin resignation: “It was very unfortunate”
The governor has made moves to protect herself from the political fallout from the downfall of her former lieutenant governor, who has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges.
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